In January–October 2026, Ukrainian companies increased imports of aluminum and aluminum products by 32.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching $571.514 million.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service of Ukraine on Wednesday, aluminum and aluminum product imports totaled $57.135 million in October.
Exports of aluminum and aluminum products for January–October of this year increased by 20.1% compared to the same period last year, reaching $153.962 million; in October, they totaled $15.335 million.
As previously reported, in 2025, Ukraine increased imports of aluminum and aluminum products by 15.3% compared to 2024, reaching $514.098 million. Exports of aluminum and aluminum products in 2025 rose by 22.9% to $152.919 million.
Aluminum is widely used as a structural material. The main advantages of aluminum are its light weight, formability, corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and the non-toxic nature of its compounds. In particular, these properties have made aluminum extremely popular in the production of cookware, aluminum foil in the food industry, and for packaging.
The first three properties have made aluminum the primary raw material in the aviation and aerospace industries (though it has recently been replaced by composite materials, primarily carbon fiber). After construction and packaging production—aluminum cans and foil—the energy sector is the largest consumer of this metal.
For a more detailed overview of global aluminum production from 1970 to 2024, watch the video on the Experts Club YouTube channel.
